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Oral care toolkit to prevent pneumonia in hospitals

Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Posted in GEHA Connection Dental Network News

What is this toolkit about?

This toolkit serves as a ready-to-use resource on how to promote and provide oral care to hospitalized patients. Some evidence suggests these interventions can reduce a patient’s risk of developing nonventilator health care-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP).

How should I use this toolkit?

Use the resources provided before, during and after a hospital visit to educate team members and patients on the best quality oral care practices and the potential role of oral care in preventing NV-HAP and increasing overall good health.
Learn more and access the toolkit on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

SOURCE

Oral Health in Healthcare Settings to Prevent Pneumonia Toolkit (cdc.gov)


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